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the way an author organizes information in a text
Text Structure the way an author organizes information in a text
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the author provides lots of details to give the reader mental pictures
Description My magic potion contains some of these enchanting ingredients: unicorn sparkles, rainbow particles, and a hair from the Easter Bunny. the author provides lots of details to give the reader mental pictures
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Magical phrases to look for:
Description Magical phrases to look for: For example For instance Such as Including To illustrate Characteristics
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Description Topic Detail
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Description
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Cause & Effect If you eat plenty of fruits and veggies, then you won’t need to visit me as often! the author shares ideas, events, or facts as a cause, then tells what happens as a result
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Examine the text for these words:
Cause & Effect Examine the text for these words: Therefore Because If…then So Since This led to As a result Cause/Effect Consequently
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Cause & Effect Cause Effect
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Cause & Effect
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If it’s a slow night, I bring this mallet along to “help.”
Problem & Solution If it’s a slow night, I bring this mallet along to “help.” the author presents a problem and explains one or more solutions to fix the problem
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Problem & Solution Seek out these words: Dilemma If…then So that
Answer is Problem/Solution Solve
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Problem & Solution Problem Solution
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Problem & Solution
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the author lists steps or events in the order in which they happen
Sequence First I rolled out the dough. Then added sauce, cheese, pepperonis, and vegetables. Finally, I baked it in the oven. the author lists steps or events in the order in which they happen
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You’ll know it’s a recipe for sequence if you see these words:
Then Next Before After Finally Later Now Previously First, Second, Third…
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Sequence Event
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Sequence
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Both jackets are great, but the one on the right costs $200 more.
Compare & Contrast Both jackets are great, but the one on the right costs $200 more. the author gives the similarities and differences between two or more things
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Browse for these words:
Compare & Contrast Browse for these words: Similar Different Alike In comparison Same Although As well Either…or But On the other hand However
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Compare & Contrast Difference Similarities
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Compare & Contrast
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